Becoming a Lawyer is a comprehensive guide for anyone contemplating a career in the legal profession. Whether you're considering a law degree as you leaf through your UCAS form, or if you're studying law already, this book will answer many of your questions and will help you map the road ahead. Like "how should I study law?", "do I want to be a solicitor or barrister? ", and "how can I maximize my chances or securing that elusive training contract?" Maybe you're a non-law graduate or you've had another career already and you've just had that road to Damascus moment - that you want to be taught Tort.Whatever stage you have reached in your studies, this book will prove an invaluable source of information, guidance and re-assurance as you face a succession of decisions between now and realising your ambition of becoming a lawyer.